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Ganache Pâtisserie is pleased to announce its newest creation for this upcoming Valentine’s Day.  Saint Valentin Noisette Passion 2011 ($24.95) takes a crispy chocolate hazelnut tart shell encasing a silky hazelnut ganache studded with toasted hazelnut pieces, and tops it with a 70% dark chocolate mousse containing a hidden passionfruit crème brûlée centre and a [...]

Throughout February, in-store promotions and sampling serve as a delicious reminder of the importance of supporting local growers This February, shoppers browsing the produce aisle of their local grocery store are in for a big treat – it’s Apple Month! It might be the dark days of winter for most Western Canadians, but naturally delicious [...]

Alice and Allison Spurrell, owners of les amis du FROMAGE are announcing today that they will be closing their West Vancouver store located at Park Royal Shopping Center.  The last day of business at that location will be Friday January 14, 2011. “All of us at les amis du FROMAGE would like to take this [...]

Fear not, if you didn’t have time to bake up holiday cookies, Panetone, cupcakes or pies, you can still put out the treats for Santa if you stop into Terra Breads for their tasty baked goods.  Locations are stocked up and ready to serve you a hot lunch while you finish up the last minute Christmas [...]

Bringing old world service and traditional full-service butchering downtown Inspired by old world neighbourhood butchers, Big Lou’s Butcher Shop will open for business January 3rd on the corner of Powell and Gore Streets. This “new traditional” butcher shop will focus on offering sustainable, local and fresh meats and old-world service to retail and wholesale customers [...]

Still racking your brain for gifts to give to the loved ones in your life?  We’ve got lots of amazing ideas in store and online.  We offer gift baskets built in store to your specifications, alcohol related reference books, and glassware too!  Of course we can’t forget all the wines, beers and spirits.  Looking for something a little [...]

Contest Closed!!!!  Winner is Dan – Who loves IKEA! To Win – Please do ALL THREE 1) RT – retweet to spread the word (@goodlifevan) 2) Comment as to your favourite Richmond store on this post 3) Comment (must like) on Good Life Vancouver’s Facebook fanpage as to your favourite Richmond restaurant or hotel Shop Richmond [...]

Port Soaked Stilton  Alice Spurrell’s famous port-soaked stilton will be available for purchase starting Saturday December 11th  For those in the know, this is a special once a year only treat that Alice starts every November by soaking carefully chosen whole wheels of English Stilton in Taylor’s Port until it is marinated to perfection. There is [...]